The Harrisburg Town Council meeting on December 9, 2024, featured significant community concerns regarding a proposed road connection from Tom Query Road to Bridgepoint Drive. Residents from the Bridgepoint Community voiced strong opposition to the plan, emphasizing public safety as their primary concern.

Jessica Pava, a resident of Bridgepoint, highlighted the potential dangers of connecting a high-speed state road (45 mph) to a local road with a much lower speed limit (25 mph). She pointed out that the area is home to over 200 families, with numerous driveways and pedestrian traffic, including children and pets. Pava argued that the connection would not alleviate traffic but instead increase risks for residents, particularly near the community's clubhouse and sports facilities.

Katrina Rokel, president of the Bridgepoint Homeowners Association, echoed these concerns, noting the existing traffic issues and the difficulty of navigating the neighborhood safely. She shared personal experiences of near-misses involving children and stressed that the proposed road would exacerbate these dangers. Rokel also mentioned ongoing discussions with a potential buyer for a property affected by the road plan, indicating that the connection could diminish property values and hinder future development.

Isidore Veil, another resident, supported the previous speakers by sharing his own experiences with speeding traffic on Tom Query Road. He expressed concern for the safety of children playing in the area and the potential for accidents if the road connection proceeds.

The residents' testimonies underscored a unified stance against the road connection, with calls for the council to reconsider the plan in light of public safety and community well-being. The council's response to these concerns and any potential changes to the proposed road connection remain to be seen as discussions continue.